Here in Jacks Valley south of Carson City, we've had a flock of 40 cedar
waxwings keeping us company for the past three days. They LOVE the pond
waterfall, being the aquaphiles they are, and even though we're all being
advised to get rid of our junipers for fire prevention, that is their
favorite tree. That, and the other "unpopular" tree, the Russian olive. They
bounce back and forth from the two trees, dipping down to the waterfall
every so often, popping over for a maple, apple or plum blossom . it's a
waxwing ballet!
We also have a nesting owl in the canyon south of here that perplexes. It's
in a hole in a bank where you'd normally see a barn owl, but this darker guy
is squished in there, looks kinda like a long-eared owl to me . need to take
the scope down there tonight . but we're used to this species being in the
nearby cottonwoods. Anyone seen long-ears nest like this? I have a lousy pic
and am happy to email anyone who asks . Don Molde's seen it and he mentioned
great horned . anyone wanna take a shot? Good spring birding, all!
Linda Hiller
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